BBL 2023-24 | STA vs REN, Match 23 - Cricket Fantasy Guide

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image-lquxczgsPeter Siddle will be an important player for the team (Source: x.com)

Melbourne Stars (STA) & Melbourne Renegades (REN) will be against each other in the 23rd match of the Big Bash League 2023. The game will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne at 1:45 PM IST on 2nd January 2023. There are plenty of quality players in both teams who are capable of winning games single-handedly on their day. This fantasy guide will help you in picking a top notch fantasy team to help you win big in this game.

Melbourne Stars have won their last three games in a row and have been in excellent form as a team. Their batters and bowlers are in excellent form and they'll look to continue that in this match as well. They defeated Adelaide Strikers by 7 wickets in their last game. 

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Melbourne Renegades, meanwhile, won their first game after losing 4 games. They are in the 7th position with 1 win in 6 games. The likes of Jake Fraser McGurk & Shaun Marsh have boosted their batting strength. The likes of Quinton de Kock must start performing for them to do well in the upcoming games. 


Pitch Report

The pacers will get some movement with the new ball and the spinners will also get some purchase in the first innings. Batters, once set, will be in for a big score if they get going. In the second innings, there will be movement on offer for the pacers and the spinners will come into play even more. Teams may prefer bowling first but batting first will be a good option as well. The average first innings score here is around 140-150. Teams batting first have won 51% of the games at the MCG. 

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

  • Top order batters from first innings will be important. 
  • Death bowlers from first innings will be top C/VC options. 
  • Pick spinners and new ball bowlers from the second innings. 
  • All-rounders will be a must in your fantasy teams. 


STA vs REN, Match 23: Differential Picks

Jordan Cox (REN)

  • Jordan Cox is expected to play this game as Joe Clarke is unavailable due to injury. 
  • His first few games in the BBL was very disappointing but Cox is a quality batter capable of winning games on his own. 
  • He will be an excellent differential pick for this game, especially if he's opening the innings. 

Imad Wasim (STA)

  • Imad Wasim has been far from his best in BBL 2023. 
  • He has bowled well but hasn't given a lot of value from fantasy perspective. 
  • Wasim will bowl his full quota and is capable with the bat as well. He can pick up a few wickets in this game and will be a top differential pick. 

Mark Steketee (STA)

  • Mark Steketee was expensive in the last game but he created a few chances and bowled the important overs for his team. 
  • He bowled in the powerplay, in the power surge and then in the death overs. 
  • Steketee will be an excellent differential pick, especially while bowling first. 

Peter Siddle (REN)

  • Peter Siddle will bowl in the power play, power surge and then towards the end of the innings. 
  • Siddle can pick up a few games and will be an excellent differential pick if the Renegades bowl first. 

Other Differential Picks

  • Dan Lawrence
  • Tom Rogers
  • Kane Richardson


STA vs REN, Match 23: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If Melbourne Stars Bat First

  • Pick Peter Siddle and Kane Richardson (if plays). 
  • Dropping Quinton de Kock can be worth the risk. 
  • Jordan Cox will be a good differential pick. 
  • Death Bowlers - Tom Stewart Rogers & Peter Siddle will be good C/VC options. 

If Melbourne Renegades Bat First

  • Mark Steketee will be a top differential pick. 
  • Adam Zampa will be a good C/VC choice in big leagues. 
  • As mentioned earlier, Jordan Cox will be a good pick. 
  • Joel Paris will be a must pick as well.